Gastric diverticulum and halitosis-A case for surgery?

Introduction: Gastric diverticulum is a rare and frequently asymptomatic condition. Symptoms include vague pain, fullness, dyspepsia, vomiting, hemorrhage and perforation. Occasionally, the patient can present with belching and oral fetor.

Patient-reported outcome measures after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a prospective, multicentre study.

Objective: While patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in ERCP are scarce, these reports are important for making improvements in quality of care. This study sought to document patient satisfaction and specifically pain related to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures and to identify predictors for these experiences.

Methods: From 2007 through 2009, prospective data from consecutive ERCP procedures at 11 hospitals during normal daily practice were recorded.

Trends in diagnosis and surgical management of patients with perforated peptic ulcer.

Introduction: While the laparoscopic treatment of perforated peptic ulcers (PPU) has been shown to be feasible and safe, its implementation into routine clinical practice has been slow. Only a few studies have evaluated its overall utility. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in surgical management of PPU and associated outcomes.

Evolving molecular classification by genomic and proteomic biomarkers in colorectal cancer: potential implications for the surgical oncologist.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent cancers in the Western world and represents a major health burden. CRC development is a multi-step process that spans 10-15years, thereby providing an opportunity for early detection and even prevention. As almost half of all patients undergoing surgery develop recurrent disease, surveillance is advocated, albeit with various means and intervals.